Etna
/ˈɛt.na/masculine
Etna is the Italian name for the volcano in Sicily, Italy. If unsure, use Etna. Wiktionary also lists Mongibello.
Meaning: volcano in Sicily, Italy (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Etna | /ˈɛt.na/ | masculine |
| Mongibello | /mon.d͡ʒiˈbɛl.lo/ | masculine |
The word refers to the famous Sicilian volcano. It is commonly used in its full form, Monte Etna, when referring to the mountain itself.
Which one should you use?
Etna is the standard name used in modern Italian. Mongibello is an archaic, literary or poetic name for the mountain. Monte Etna is the full name often used to refer to the volcano.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a masculine noun. When used with the definite article, it often appears as L'Etna.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈɛt.na/.
Did you know?
- While it sounds like the Italian phrase for 'beautiful mountain', the name Mongibello is actually a linguistic hybrid of Latin and Arabic.
- In local Sicilian culture, L'Etna is often personified in folklore as a living, breathing entity rather than just a geological feature.
Examples in context
- L'Etna è un vulcano in Italia.Etna is a volcano in Italy.This sentence is useful for identifying the location of Etna.Tatoeba #2449668 by Guybrush88, translation #2449667 by CN
- Il Monte Etna eruttò, inondando la Sicilia di roccia vulcanica.Mount Etna has erupted, showering Sicily in volcanic rock.This sentence describes the effects of the eruption of Etna.Tatoeba #3163827 by Guybrush88, translation #2935809 by patgfisher
- I due vulcani più famosi d'Italia sono il Vesuvio e l'Etna.The two most famous volcanoes of Italy are Vesuvius and Etna.This sentence compares Etna to another famous Italian volcano.Tatoeba #3101177 by Guybrush88, translation #3101179 by Khvalovsky
- L'Etna è il vulcano attivo più alto d'Europa.Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe.
- L'escursione all'Etna è un'esperienza unica.The excursion to Etna is a unique experience.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo of a trip to Sicily.
- MatteoGuarda, questa è una foto dell'Etna.Look, this is a photo of Etna.
- SofiaÈ davvero maestoso l'Etna in questa immagine.Etna is truly majestic in this image.
- MatteoVorrei scalarlo la prossima volta che andiamo in Sicilia.I would like to climb it the next time we go to Sicily.
- SofiaSarebbe un'avventura incredibile, Matteo.It would be an incredible adventure, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “etna” translations and entries Etna, Mongibello, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Etna, Mongibello, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
